Repeat from * to ** until 64, (64), 72 sts remain on the needles, remembering to work 3 rounds in CC and 5 rounds of MC.

Knit until the foot is 2½ inches (6.35 cm) shorter than what you would like.

Change to CC and knit 3 rounds.

Change back to MC and knit 1 round.

ToeDecrease 8 sts evenly in the round.

Knit 5 rounds without decreasing.

Decrease 8 sts evenly, and then knit 4 rounds without decreasing.

Decrease 8 sts, then knit 3 rounds without decreasing.

*Decrease 8 sts evenly, then knit 2 rounds without decreases**

Repeat from * to ** until 16 sts remain in the round.

K2to around (8 times).

Finishing

Break yarn and pull through the 8 remaining sts.

Weave in ends.

Repeat for second sock.

Duplicate stitchingChart 4 is to be placed 5 rows below the last CC round on the cuff and centered on the heel. Use CC to duplicate stitch over the appropriate
MC sts.

Charts 2 & 3 are to be placed 5 rows below the first CC band on the foot and centered in front of the sock. Again duplicate stitch using CC to cover the appropriate MC sts. Use Chart 2 for one sock, Chart 3 for the other.